ACA Dental Insurance 2018

If you’re confused about dental insurance as it pertains to the Affordable Health Care Act—also known as the ACA, ObamaCare, heathcare.gov, or the insurance Marketplace - you’ve come to the right place.

DentalPlans.com is your one-stop resource for all things dental, from our savings plan offerings to providing the information that you need to make the best choices about your dental health.

Since the ACA is so complex, we’ve created an information center with news, fact sheets for parents, adults, seniors, caregivers, self-employed people and small business owners. You can browse the most frequently asked questions (and answers) about ACA, and access critical information on dental health and the most affordable ways to access the care that you and your loved ones need.

The ACA Open Enrollment period for coverage in 2018 opens on November 1 2017.

It ends on December 15 2017 – a significantly shorter enrollment period than in previous years.

Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll, or to check the details of your current plan. You may find that insurers are dropping coverage for 2018 and have increased costs for the most-popular "Silver Level" plans.

Don’t count on getting help navigating the Healthcare Market this year either, federal funding for for the “Navigator” programs that help individuals sign-up for ACA coverage has been sharply reduced.

And you probably won’t get reminders to enroll this year either. Federal funding for promoting open enrollment has been reduced by about 90%.

Dental Insurance and the ACA

DentalPlans.com is your one-stop resource for all things dental, from the dental insurance and dental savings plans that you need to make dental care affordable, to providing information that helps you make the best choices about your oral health.

Since the ACA is so complex, we’ve created a dental insurance information center with news plus ACA fact sheets for parents, adults, seniors, caregivers, self-employed people and small business owners. You can browse the most frequently asked questions (and answers) about ACA, and access critical information on dental health and the most affordable ways – dental insurance and dental savings plans - to access the oral healthcare that you and your loved ones need.

Need Dental Insurance?

Given the efforts to “repeal and replace” the ACA, the expected growing volatility in the Federal and State Healthcare Markets, and the notable lack of dental insurance coverage options for adults under Obamacare, it makes sense to explore other options for reducing dental costs.

Traditional dental insurance plans help you fit the cost of expensive dental treatments into your budget. Most dental insurance plans cover 100% of the cost of preventive care such as cleanings, checkups and x-rays, 80% of basic treatments such as fillings, and 50% of more complex procedures such as root canals and crowns. The coverage begins after you have met your deductible – which is typically $50-$150 annually.

Dental PPO plans allow you to get care from any dentist or dental specialist – though you’ll save more on your care if you stay in-network. And while you’ll usually be able to see a dentist whenever you want with a PPO plan, as a new plan member you’re likely to have to wait for months before your plan provides coverage for more expensive treatments such as bridges and crowns.

Dental HMO insurance plans require members to stay within network for treatment. All referrals to dental specialists must be provided by the primary dentist. While there is often no waiting period imposed before coverage kicks in, an HMO plan may limit the number of times that you can see a dentist annually.

PPO premiums – the price you pay for your insurance - tend to be higher than those for HMO plans. But no matter which type of plan you choose, there will be a low annual coverage limit. Virtually all dental insurance plans cap coverage at $1200-$1500 annually.

Reduce Dental Costs With Dental Savings Plans

Dental savings plans are an affordable alternative to traditional dental insurance. Plan members save 10%-60% on dental care costs. And dental savings plans do not have spending caps, exclusions for pre-existing conditions, or waiting periods (most plans activate within 72 hours, or sooner) associated with insurance.

And if you’re struggling to meet out-of-pocket costs, you’ll be happy to know that many of the plans offered by DentalPlans.com also include savings on general healthcare needs, including vision and hearing services, prescriptions, chiropractic, and more. Our telemedicine plan includes free consultations with doctors who can diagnose, treat and prescribe medication for common ailments and conditions.

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Savings plans are NOT insurance and the savings will vary by provider, plan and
zip code. These plans are not considered to be qualified health plans under the
Affordable Care Act. Please consult with the respective plan detail page for additional
plan terms. The discounts are available through participating healthcare providers
only. To check that your provider participates, visit our website or call us. Since
there is no paperwork or reimbursement, you must pay for the service at the time
it’s provided. You will receive the discount off the provider’s usual and customary
fees when you pay. We encourage you to check with your participating provider prior
to beginning treatment.